--- title: "Norway is on track to get the Nordic's first surf park" date: 2026-09-26T16:59:28Z modified: 2026-09-30T18:19:51Z permalink: "https://surf-norge.no/en/articles/wavepool-in-norway/" type: post status: publish excerpt: Tester wpid: 37995 categories: - articles tags: - articles - Arctic surf - lost shore - surfing - surfpark - wave pool - Wavegarden - wavespot - English - pll_6ab64c19d3259 language: - English post_translations: - pll_6ab64c19d3259 featured_image: "https://surf-norge.no/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Generated-Image-September-22-2026-12_42PM-1.jpg" featured_image_alt: Project illustration Wavespot surf park author: Morten Solberg timestamp: 2026-09-30T18:19:51Z --- # Norway is on track to get the Nordic’s first surf park # Norway is on track to get the Nordic’s first surf park **Could Norway become home to the Nordic region’s first surf park? Five minutes from Oslo Airport Gardermoen, Wavespot is working to create a new destination built around a full-scale wave pool. An 80,000-square-metre site has been secured, an experienced international team is on board and the project is moving into its next phase.**Images: [Wavespot AS](https://wavespot.no), [Kjetil Simonsen](https://www.instagram.com/norwaii/), [Alex Jeynes](https://www.instagram.com/alexjeynesphotography/) and [Lost Shore Surf Resort](https://www.lostshore.com) Surfing in Norway has always meant working around the conditions. The right swell, the right wind, enough daylight and enough time rarely line up. Wavespot wants to add something new to that equation: waves when you are actually ready to surf. The ambition is to create something Norway has never had before: a place to surf, learn and train in predictable conditions, with a broader activity destination built around the waves. – We have spent a long time putting the key pieces in place. We have now secured the site, built a strong team around the project and reached a point where this is becoming very tangible, says Anders Jørgensen, one of the founders of Wavespot. #### The site is secured Wavespot has secured a six-year option on an 80,000-square-metre site at Gardermoen, around 35 minutes from central Oslo. The site is zoned for sports use, and further planning and development work is under way. Wave pool technology has advanced rapidly in recent years, and facilities are increasingly used for competitions and high-performance training as well as recreational surfing. Norway’s national surfing team has recently trained at Lost Shore Surf Resort in Scotland. A facility at Gardermoen could provide new opportunities for participation, coaching and competition, while giving Norwegian surfers and national-team athletes significantly better access to regular training at home. ## Experience from one of Europe’s leading surf parks Wavespot was founded by Anders Jørgensen, Øyvind Hollo-Klausen and Petter Billington, who have taken the project from an initial idea to concrete development plans. Along the way, they have brought in an international team with experience across the full surf park development process. Among them are Andy Hadden, one of the founders of Lost Shore Surf Resort in Edinburgh, alongside Nick Watson and Chris Bain. Together, the three bring experience from early-stage planning and financing through to construction, opening and operation of a full-scale surf park. Lost Shore opened in 2024 following an investment of more than £60 million. _–_ My overarching vision has always been to demonstrate that inland wave parks can deliver authentic, high quality surf experiences, accessible to everyone from absolute beginners to elite pros, and welcoming to surfers and non-surfers alike. We create inclusive, community focused assets that pair authentic hospitality with strong commercial performance in a rapidly growing, high opportunity sector. – Having earned multiple national and international awards with our flagship project in Scotland, and gained invaluable operational insights along the way, we are excited to apply our proven Scottish blueprint to Norway to deliver another iconic, world-class sports and leisure destination. We are invested in the company and are 100 per cent committed to helping bring this project to life, says Hadden. Norwegian snowboarding icon and surfer Terje Haakonsen has also joined Wavespot as an investor. ## More than surfing While surfing will be at the heart of Wavespot, the plans extend beyond the wave pool. The current concept includes high-quality cabins in the woods, a outdoor spa, wellness facilities, a high-standard restaurant, event and co-working spaces, as well as a wider range of sports and outdoor activities. – We want to create a surf park that celebrates the Nordic experience in everything we do, from the architecture and natural materials to the site surrounded by woods, Nordic food, high-quality cabins nestled in the forest, sauna and wellness, and our strong outdoor culture. A place where surfing meets Scandinavian nature, design and lifestyle, says Anders Jørgensen, CEO of Wavespot. During winter, cross-country ski trails are planned to connect directly with the site, while the surrounding area offers access to an extensive cycling network. – We want to create a multisport facility with activities for people of all ages and, of course, surfing for anyone who wants to experience the sport for the first time in a safe and controlled environment, says Øyvind Hollo-Klausen, Chair of Gardermoen Surf Club. The location also opens up opportunities beyond leisure visitors. Gardermoen has a large corporate and conference market, and Wavespot sees potential for team-building, events and short stays alongside the surf offering. #### Strong support from Norwegian sport and the local community The project has strong support from the Norwegian Board Sports Federation, and the proposed surf facility has been included on the Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Confederation of Sports’ priority list for sports facilities. – A wave pool has been a long-term ambition for the Norwegian Board Sports Federation, and we have worked for some time to highlight the need for a facility like this,” says Secretary General Bijora Sardarian. Gardermoen Growth has contributed funding to the preliminary project, while Ullensaker Municipality has welcomed the plans. – This is exactly the kind of new and forward-looking project that can strengthen both public health and the attractiveness of the region, says Ståle Lien Hansen, Mayor of Ullensaker Municipality. There is still work to be done before the first waves roll through the pool. But the site is secured, the team is growing and several of the key pieces are now in place. When Wavespot succeeds, the Nordic region’s first surf park could take shape in the woods at Gardermoen. [![](https://surf-norge.no/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/4.png) ](https://www.spleis.no/project/513506) [![](https://surf-norge.no/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Mobile-4.png) ](https://www.spleis.no/project/513506) #### Curious to know more about surfing a wavepool? Lucky you! We went to see for ourselves if a wave pool like this is worth it. 167 waves later we had the ansert. [Read the full story here](https://surf-norge.no/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/life-at-lost-shore.md).